3-14 Marijuana Grow Ops/ Clandestine Labs Flashcards
What SOG is this SOG considered to be an extension of?
SOG 3-24 Structure Fire
What initial response SOG should be followed when responding to Grow OP/ Drug Lab?
SOG 3-24 Structure Fires
What “Code” should be used when notifying Fire Control of incident?
Code Green SOG 5-13
What agencies are to be requested to the scene of Grow Op? (4)
- police
- ambulance
- Fire Prevention
- Hydro
What is the IC to do if there are hazardous materials and NO fire conditions? (2)
- immediately remove personnel from area
2. consider Hazmat response and follow operations as per SOG 24-02
What is the IC to do if there are hazardous materials AND fire conditions? (2)
- consider Hazmat response
2. follow operations per SOG 24-05
Whose presence must be considered when at a drug lab?
Hostile civilians/ perpetrators
In case of marijuana grow-op, what shall the IC consider in reagrds to electricity?
structure must be de-energized from street, not meter
In case of clandestine lab, what shall the IC consider in regards to electricity?
consider that no part of the equipment is shut down, including hydro to structure
What are considerations if it is unlikely that persons are present inside structure and situation is deemed as unsafe to withdrawal personnel from interior until when? (3)
- hydro has confirmed de-energizing of premise
- adequate ventilation has occurred to ensure visibility of personnel
- incident recon takes place with all safety issues identifiied/ controlled
What are things that should be done once operations are terminated at grow-op? (2)
- personnel withdrawn
2. scene isolated until police collect info req’d to obtain warrant
What must the IC ensure prior to leaving the scene of a grow-op? (3)
- shut-off natural gas feed (gas co.)
- police are available to take over scene
- Debrief with Fire Prevention Officer, if on scene
What form must be completed by fire personnel after attending a grow-op?
Witness statements.
